LeBron James thinks Cavs will be motivated vs. Hornets: 'We're on national television'

Whether it’s age, experience, a desire to stir the pot, or a combination of the three, LeBron James is more forthright these days. When asked about his team’s mindset heading into Wednesday night’s matchup, James poked fun at his team’s tendency to play up and down depending on the stakes of the game.

“We’re on national television. So, we have enough motivation,” James joked.

The Cavaliers have struggled to find consistency so far this season. But most of their best games have been the ones that most are watching, such as their opening night win vs. Boston, their two wins vs. Milwaukee and their win at Washington. All of those games were nationally televised.